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A71 GAL

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,395 mi
Last recorded111,395 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA71 GAL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 111,395 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 111,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2024 105,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 100,502 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 100,501 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 95,753 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 95,753 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 89,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 89,341 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,020 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,844 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 73,323 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,112 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,275 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,753 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 55,744 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,768 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front reg plate cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,028 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 41,028 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,608 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,218 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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A71 GAL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 62,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A71 GAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A71 GAL registered?

A71 GAL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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